The Town Files

Redding, Connecticut

Town · population 8,765 (2020 Census)

Map: where Redding is in ConnecticutRedding
Median home
$706,300
Household income
$186,060
Jan low / Jul high
18° / 82°
Snow a year
49 in
Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
8
Median age
52.0

Redding is a town of 8,765 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $706,300, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks more upscale than 88% of Connecticut towns, better for families than 87% of Connecticut towns, better for retirees than 86% of Connecticut towns.

Redding in our rankings:

How Redding ranks

Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.

Redding lifestyle rankings vs other Connecticut townsRetirement86th pctFamilies87th pctQuiet79th pctWalkability37th pctFirst-time buyersbottomYoung professionals64th pctVibrancy16th pctHip & trendy49th pctCollege town66th pctUpscale88th pctVacation homesbottomSeaside characterbottomCyclingbottomTransit78th pctDriving18th pcttypical
The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025).

Homes and cost of living

The median home in Redding is worth $706,300, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $186,060, which is more affordable than 40% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $2,101 a month. 91.6% of households own their home.

Redding vs county vs typical Connecticut townReddingCountyTypical Connecticut townHome value$706,300$376,000Household income$186,060$109,167Monthly rent$2,101$1,462
Census ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. "Typical town" = median of Connecticut towns with 500+ people.
HousingReddingTypical Connecticut town
Median home value$706,300$376,000
Median rent$2,101$1,462
Median household income$186,060$109,167
Home value ÷ income3.8×3.6×
Homeownership91.6%80.3%
Median year built19721969
Seasonal / vacation homes1.1%—

Who lives in Redding

PeopleReddingTypical Connecticut town
Median age52.045.0
Age 65 and over26.4%20.6%
Under 1819.1%—
Bachelor's degree or higher72.1%45.8%
Below the poverty line4.0%5.7%
Veterans5.2%—
Born outside the U.S.9.5%—
Work from home32.5%16.8%
Average commute36.1 min27.6 min
Homes with broadband98.7%93.8%

Weather in Redding

July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 18.1°F. About 48.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.3 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.

Redding monthly temperatures and precipitation10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32° freezing36°18°Jan39°20°Feb47°27°Mar59°37°Apr69°46°May78°56°Jun82°62°Jul80°60°Aug74°52°Sep62°41°Oct51°31°Nov41°24°DecPrecipitation (in) · snow (in) in blue3.115.72.711.03.910.43.71.73.84.54.54.64.84.53.81.94.28.6
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals: average daily high and low by month; precipitation and snowfall in inches. Temperatures from the Danbury Muni Ap station (6.5 mi away); snow from Danbury (6.7 mi).

Tornadoes, storms and disasters

8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Redding since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 14, 1950 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2007.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Redding by decade21950s21960s01970s01980s31990s12000s02010s02020s
NOAA Storm Events Database, tornado tracks (start to end point) passing within 10 miles of the town center, 1950–2026.

Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 31, 1998.

Public schools in Redding

3 public schools with 1,601 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.

SchoolGradesStudentsPer teacher
Joel Barlow High School9-1273711.3
Redding Elementary SchoolPK-451111.1
John Read Middle School5-835310.1

Towns near Redding

Redding questions

Is Redding, Connecticut a good place to retire?

On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Redding scores better for retirees than 86% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 79%. 26.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.0).

How much does a house cost in Redding?

The median owner-occupied home in Redding is valued at $706,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $186,060, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $2,101 a month.

What is the weather like in Redding?

July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.0 inches of precipitation a year and 49.3 inches of snow.

Does Redding get tornadoes?

8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Redding since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 14, 1950. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.

How this page is made. Every number comes from public data, matched to Redding's Census boundary (GEOID 0919063480). Comparisons use the median of Connecticut towns with at least 500 people. Weather comes from the nearest NOAA normals station; storm counts use NOAA tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center. Data snapshot 2026-11-12.